A news station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is facing backlash online. firing A meteorologist criticized Elon Musk's salute on social media.
On Monday, Musk made a salute gesture to supporters of President Donald Trump that many likened to a Nazi salute, but the Anti-Defamation League defended him and urged people to give each other the benefit of the doubt. I called out.
“This household will never watch your station again unless you apologize.”
On Tuesday, WDJT-TV meteorologist Sam Kuffel took to Instagram to express his anger over the salute.
“Hey, the Nazis saluted twice. Twice. During the inauguration,” Kuffel wrote. “You fuck with this guy and this guy, but I don't fuck with you. Full stop.”
She added a meme with the caption, “That old motherfucker is shit.” he is a nazi ”
A screenshot of the story is Posted She and the broadcaster were heavily criticized for posting on social media. On Wednesday, the department announced in an email that Kuffel is no longer employed by the department. The email did not say that the Instagram post was the reason for the dismissal.
Some on social media criticized the department, accusing it of succumbing to fascism.
Damn you, @CBS58. Fucking Nazis should be called fucking Nazis, and anyone who doesn't call them that is a co-conspirator. This household will never watch your station again unless you apologize and reinstate Sam Kuffel. ” read There is one popular post.
“You've lost a household viewer, @CBS58. I hope the other employees voluntarily resign – this is the nemesis of the fucking state media***. Channel's knee to actual fucking Nazi propaganda You're going over the edge by bending.'' I'm so messed up. ” read Another popular reaction.
“If you scream objective reality, you'll get fired immediately. We're in dark times right now.” said Another critic.
Mr. Musk scoffed at the accusations against him.
Kuffel, 31, had worked at WDJT for five years.
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